Grade 8 | Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of a conjunction?

• To describe nouns.

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

• To show action.

• To modify verbs.

What is a subordinating conjunction used for?

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• To introduce a noun phrase.

• To describe an adjective.

Which of the following best describes a dependent clause?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words with a subject but no verb.

• A group of words with a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• A single word that acts as a sentence.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: "____ the alarm goes off, Maria hits the snooze button."

• As soon as

• Before

• Even if

• Until

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: "Theo doesn't want to go to the pool ____ he dislikes the smell of chlorine."

• Although

• Because

• So that

• Whenever